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Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the […]

Naval Platforms

China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

August 23, 2020 GDC 0

China’s Hudong Zhonghua launched the first Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy today. This is the first of four vessels on order by Pakistan. Pakistan signed a first contract for the delivery two Type […]

Infantry Weapons

The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

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  • Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine was to avoid Bangladesh situation if Putin got toppled after the Ukraine war defeat

    August 21, 2024 0
    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two countries announced Monday. This is weeks after he met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Indian Prime Minister [...]
  • Israeli Mossad assassinates Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief and his deputy

    June 16, 2025 0
     Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and his deputy, Hassan Mohaqiq, were killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday. Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed [...]
  • Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashed in Crimea

    May 14, 2023 0
    Two crew members on a routine training flight were killed Friday when a Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in annexed Crimea, Russia’s military said. Russian Air Force’s Mi-8 Crashed In The Leningrad RegionDateJune 25, 2021Russian Mi-28 [...]
  • Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

    August 7, 2021 0
    Turkish defense firm Katmerciler has signed a contract with Kenya’s Defense Ministry to provide the African country with armored vehicle products including the tactical wheeled armored 4×4 vehicle Hızır, reported Turkish newspaper citing the company [...]
  • Russia forced to use T-90S tanks intended for Algeria

    April 13, 2024 0
    The Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage showcasing the modernized T-90S tank, initially intended for export but redirected for domestic use due to critical combat vehicle shortages in frontline units. Russia, grappling with the [...]
  • ‘The fish’s head is completely rotten’: Former FSB officer says Russian soldiers are unhappy with Putin and military top brass

    January 15, 2023 0
    Some Russian officers are unhappy with President Vladimir Putin and military top brass because of the poor execution of the war, an influential nationalist Russian blogger and former FSB officer said after visiting the conflict [...]
Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

  • Americas

    Anduril Industries unveils lightweigth Pulsar electronic jammer technology

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s mass exodus to neighbouring countries prompted junta to introduce mandatory conscription

  • C4iSR

    A Long Road Ahead of Russia’s Phazotron-NIIR Zhuk AESA Radar to Pass the Test

  • Americas

    L3Harris Awarded $345 Million Contact For U.S. Army’s Tactical Radio System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter Of Tatmadaw

  • Americas

    The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan confirms plan to buy 10 C-130J airlifters.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Trialling Battery Powered Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • Defense Industry

    Raytheon Awarded Contract For SeaRAM Block 2 For Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Hurjet Trainer Aircraft From NATO Ally Turkey

  • Europe

    Belgium delivered retired armored infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Tarique Siddique, DGDP and Sheikh Hasina embezzled $53 million from the Bangladesh army’s TATA MRAPs contract.

  • Europe

    KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

  • Naval Platforms

    Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems Awarded £2.4 Billion Contract To Manufacture Munitions For British Military

  • Europe

    Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

  • South Asia

    Sikorsky to deliver MH-60R to Indian Navy earlier than expected enhancing sub hunting capability to counter China

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS strikes destroyed a Russian oil depot in Luhansk region

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    ‘Martlet’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Started Fitting Out Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Mogami-class Friday

  • Industry

    Lockheed Martin’s Marillyn Hewson to step down as CEO

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Europe

    U.S. and Germany sent more artillery to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Ukraine to Supply Marine Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is on a collision course with the US, Australia and India are in!

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI Engine Caught Fire And Crashed In Nashik District

  • Defense Industry

    Japan to jointly develop sixth generation fighter with the UK

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

  • Europe

    Greece, Israel, France And Cyprus Join Military Exercises And Deepen Defense Cooperation

  • Europe

    NATO Commitment: Germany wants to buy American fighter jet, but…

  • South Asia

    The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for India

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new kamikaze drones reach deep Russian territory in Novgorod region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • Europe

    BAE Systems started design work of successor to Astute-class submarines

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce Tomahawk block V cruise missiles for Australia and Japan

  • Air Platform

    World First Grenade Launching Drone Tested in Australia

  • Europe

    Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov Claims Hitler Was A Jew, Sparking Sharp Criticism From Israel

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy two Avante 1400 OPV from Spanish Navantia

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Europe

    Greece announced €10 billion military modernization plans

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest $1 billion to recruit more reservists

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Pilots Received Silver Stars Award For Escaping Six Houthi Missiles While Flying F-16CJ Wild Weasel.

  • Europe

    Multiple Explosions Rocked Russian Military Base In Crimea Degrading Russian Black Sea Fleet

  • South Asia

    Indian media threatens Turkey with Agni-5 ICBM strikes if it does not stop arming Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

  • Middle East

    Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette for United Arab Emirates Navy

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